David Slater (Spoddendale)'s photos

Saturday 15 February 1997 - Mulleys Motorways 77 (RGV 111), a Harrington Cavalier bodied AEC Reliance new in March 1961. The coach still survives in an unrestored state in 2014.

Wednesday 11 February 1998 (approx 0840) - Mulleys Motorways G468 JNH, a Jonckheere Deauville bodied Volvo B10M, seen travelling on the A505 just after leaving the A11 near Fourwentways.

Saturday 10 November 2012 (1322) – Shoreline Suncruiser Buses V182 OOE seen near Scarborough’s West Pier on the seafront service. Now converted to open top, this Alexander ALX400 bodied Volvo B7TL was new in February 2000 as London United VA66. Due to work being carried out on the sea defences a one way traffic system was in operation so that only buses travelling from the South Bay to the North Bay could travel around the Marine Drive. Buses from the North Bay had to take an inland route. (Service number 109 was created in the days when United Automobile Services held prominence in the regulated era but of course the special sea front service Eastern Coachworks bodied Bristol single deckers did not have route number displays so never showed the number).

Saturday 10 November 2012 (1210) – Shoreline Suncruiser Buses V182 OOE seen at the North Bay bus stop (Scarborough). Now converted to open top, this Alexander ALX400 bodied Volvo B7TL was new in February 2000 as London United VA66. The building on the left stands on the site of the old Corner Café, a well known landmark in past years. Due to work being carried out on the sea defences a one way traffic system was in operation so that only buses travelling from the South Bay to the North Bay could travel around the Marine Drive. Buses from the North Bay had to take an inland route. (Service number 109 was created in the days when United Automobile Services held prominence in the regulated era but of course the special sea front service Eastern Coachworks bodied Bristol single deckers did not have route number displays so never showed the number).

Saturday 10 November 2012 (1210) – Shoreline Suncruiser Buses V182 OOE seen at the North Bay bus stop (Scarborough). Now converted to open top, this Alexander ALX400 bodied Volvo B7TL was new in February 2000 as London United VA66. The building in the background stands on the site of the old Corner Café, a well known landmark in past years. Due to work being carried out on the sea defences a one way traffic system was in operation so that only buses travelling from the South Bay to the North Bay could travel around the Marine Drive. Buses from the North Bay had to take an inland route. (Service number 109 was created in the days when United Automobile Services held prominence in the regulated era but of course the special sea front service Eastern Coachworks bodied Bristol single deckers did not have route number displays so never showed the number).

Saturday 10 November 2012 (1209) – Shoreline Suncruiser Buses V182 OOE seen at the North Bay bus stop (Scarborough). Now converted to open top, this Alexander ALX400 bodied Volvo B7TL was new in February 2000 as London United VA66. The building in the background stands on the site of the old Corner Café, a well known landmark in past years. Due to work being carried out on the sea defences a one way traffic system was in operation so that only buses travelling from the South Bay to the North Bay could travel around the Marine Drive. Buses from the North Bay had to take an inland route. (Service number 109 was created in the days when United Automobile Services held prominence in the regulated era but of course the special sea front service Eastern Coachworks bodied Bristol single deckers did not have route number displays so never showed the number).

Monday 29 May 1967 - Unfortunately I had a problem with my film and so the only photographs I took of this bus suffered from light damage. Duncan MacLennan (Senior) operated the bus service from Shieldaig to Strathcarron and held the Royal Mail contract to carry mails on the route for many years. When he retired in 1963 his son Duncan (Junior) continued the role. In 1966 Ford Transit mini-bus EJS 506D was acquired and it is seen here on the platform of Strathcarron railway station as Duncan (junior) loaded goods and mail for the return journey to Shieldaig.

Monday 29 May 1967 - Unfortunately I had a problem with my film and so the only photographs I took of this bus suffered from light damage. Duncan MacLennan (Senior) operated the bus service from Shieldaig to Strathcarron and held the Royal Mail contract to carry mails on the route for many years. When he retired in 1963 his son Duncan (Junior) continued the role. In 1966 Ford Transit mini-bus EJS 506D was acquired and it is seen here on the platform of Strathcarron railway station as Duncan (junior) loaded goods and mail for the return journey to Shieldaig.

A tax disc for the 14 seat Austin bus (DST 358) which Duncan MacLennan (Senior) operated on his service from Shieldaig to Strathcarron - a service on which Mr. MacLennan held the contract to carry the Royal Mail. In 1948 he bought the Austin which had a body equipped with large rear doors to accommodate the mail and general goods. Four months road tax for 4 pounds 8 shillings (£4.40). Note the seating capacity is quoted on beneath the price.

May 1967 - A view of Shieldaig village from the south. The village was created to train sailors to fight Napoleon. Building started in 1810 but the defeat of Napoleon soon after changed the situation. The road from Lochcarron was a 'cul-de-sac' until the 1960s when a link through to Torridon was established.

May 1967 - A view of Shieldaig village from the north. The village was created to train sailors to fight Napoleon. Building started in 1810 but the defeat of Napoleon soon after changed the situation. The road from Lochcarron was a 'cul-de-sac' until the 1960s when a link through to Torridon was established.

May 1967 - A view of Shieldaig village from the north. The village was created to train sailors to fight Napoleon. Building started in 1810 but the defeat of Napoleon soon after changed the situation. The road from Lochcarron was a 'cul-de-sac' until the 1960s when a link through to Torridon was established.

An extract from the 1927 LMS Railway timetable showing the Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh railway service. From Strathcarron station there was a mail bus service which conveyed goods and passengers via Lochcarron and Kishorn to Shieldaig.

An extract from the 1927 LMS Railway timetable showing outline details of the Strathcarron-Shieldaig 'mail car' service.

Monday 29 May 1967 - Duncan MacLennan (Senior) operated the bus service from Shieldaig to Strathcarron and held the Royal Mail contract to carry mails on the route for many years. When he retired in 1963 his son Duncan (Junior) continued the role. In 1966 Ford Transit mini-bus EJS 506D was acquired and it is seen here outside Shieldaig Post Office about to depart for Strathcarron. (I am posed with the bus as I was about to leave for home after a few days in the village).

Duncan MacLennan (Senior) operated the bus service from Shieldaig to Strathcarron and held the Royal Mail contract to carry mails on the route. In 1948 he acquired this Austin bus which featured two large opening doors at the rear to load the mail and general goods. The Ross-shire Journal newspaper dated Friday 24th May 1963 reported that Duncan (Senior) was invested with the British Empire Medal when he retired after a period of 45 years service as the driver and mail contractor. His son, Duncan (Junior) - who might be the boy in the photograph, then took over the role. (Photograph courtesy of Duncan MacLennan)

Saturday 27 May 1967 - Duncan MacLennan (Senior) operated the bus service from Shieldaig to Strathcarron and held the Royal Mail contract to carry mails on the route. In 1948 he acquired this Austin bus which featured two large opening doors at the rear to load the mail and general goods. The Ross-shire Journal newspaper dated Friday 24th May 1963 reported that Duncan (Senior) was invested with the British Empire Medal when he retired after a period of 45 years service as the driver and mail contractor. His son, Duncan (Junior), then took over the role. By the time of this photograph the Austin was no longer in service and Duncan (Junior) was using a 1966 Ford Transit mini-bus on the service (EJS 506D).

Saturday 27 May 1967 - Duncan MacLennan (Senior) operated the bus service from Shieldaig to Strathcarron and held the Royal Mail contract to carry mails on the route. In 1948 he acquired this Austin bus which featured two large opening doors at the rear to load the mail and general goods. The Ross-shire Journal newspaper dated Friday 24th May 1963 reported that Duncan (Senior) was invested with the British Empire Medal when he retired after a period of 45 years service as the driver and mail contractor. His son, Duncan (Junior), then took over the role. By the time of this photograph the Austin was no longer in service and Duncan (Junior) was using a 1966 Ford Transit mini-bus on the service (EJS 506D).